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49ers: The hidden benefits for John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan as they work on the draft from the comforts of home. Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt might be physical distancing, but socially, we're getting closer on this episode of the 49ers Insider Podcast.(2:40) John Lynch getting valuable time to work on draft prep(10:22) 49ers Insider is International!(12:14) How different will the defense look next season? (16:20) Do 49ers need to add to secondary? (22:05) NFL Draft still scheduled to take place in April Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

31 Maalis 202029min

49ers: Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt talk about the offseason and where things go from here, and then Mark Hall discusses Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner. Hall is Armstead's private D-line coach. He put Armstead on a program and even lived with him last season. They are currently training in Miami. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

27 Maalis 202034min

49ers: The club placed a second-round tender on restricted free-agent wide receiver Kendrick Bourne. We check in with him to see what he's doing -- or what he can do -- back home in Portland, Oregon, to get ready for a season in which he figures to be a key contributor in the team's offense.(3:45) Emmanuel Sanders signs with Saints (9:50) 49ers sign 3 free agents (17:08) What it meant to Bourne for the 49ers to show their faith in him(23:52) What Bourne learned from working alongside Emmanuel Sanders (27:26) Working out during the coronavirus outbreak Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

24 Maalis 202032min

49ers: Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the first wave of free agency, which saw the team re-sign Arik Armstead, Jimmie Ward, Ronald Blair and others while parting ways with DeForest Buckner in a trade to the Indianapolis Colts for the No. 13 overall draft pick. The 49ers also reworked Jerick McKinnon's contract to keep him around.(4:10) How should we feel about Buckner trade? (11:03) McKinnon restructures contract to stay with 49ers (16:40) Players that fit with Shanahan's offense (19:30) What is the 49ers draft strategy? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

19 Maalis 202027min

49ers: The 49ers sent shockwaves around the NFL on Monday with a lucrative five-year contract extension for defensive lineman Arik Armstead. Then, GM John Lynch shockingly traded team MVP DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts for a first-round draft pick.(2:40) Arik Armstead signs extension with 49ers (6:06) DeForest Buckner traded to Colts (9:15) 49ers pass on Tom Brady (12:24) Will Emmanuel Sanders be back? (15:00) What is going to happen with Jimmie Ward? (17:30) How will running back position look next year? (22:30) DeAndre Hopkins on his way to NFC West Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16 Maalis 202026min

Long-time NFL reporter John Clayton stops by to share his views of the 49ers' offseason, including the possibility of Tom Brady stepping in to run Kyle Shanahan's system in place of Jimmy Garoppolo.(2:12) Is Tom Brady to the 49ers a real thing? (6:12) What are we not seeing with Tom Brady Rumors (11:07) How is Jimmy G handling situation? (17:03) John Clayton joins the show (18:40) Will Arik Armstead and Jimmie Ward be back next season? (22:40) How should 49ers handle draft strategy? (25:02) Does it make sense for 49ers to pursue Tom Brady? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Maalis 202035min

49ers: Matt Maiocco is back from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. He and Laura Britt answer questions from 49ers fans, including an the situations regarding Arik Armstead and Dante Pettis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3 Maalis 202029min

49ers: We continue our look at the 49ers offseason with an examination of the defense, as former 49ers nose tackle and NBC Sports Bay Area analyst Ian Williams joins Matt Maiocco at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Maiocco and Laura Britt also talk about the defensive line, linebackers and secondary.(1:59) Will Arik Armstead return to 49ers next season? (7:50) How does the linebacker position look? (10:42) Ian Williams shares his NFL Combine experience (15:40) Ian shares his thoughts on if Armstead will return (19:06) Will Jimmie Ward be on the team next season?(23:13) What should 49ers do in NFL Draft? (28:00) How will 49ers deal with roster movement over the next few years? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

25 Helmi 202034min